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Battling ovarian cancer with light

Posted on June 5, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

Researchers engineered a virus to deliver light-sensitive chemicals to ovarian cancer cells and targeted them with a laser. Their new…

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    Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

    Posted on June 1, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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      Can aspirin slow the spread of breast cancer?

      Posted on May 29, 2023June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Breast cancer is a common cancer that affects women worldwide. When cancerous cells spread to other parts of the body, a process known as…

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        Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns

        Posted on May 22, 2023May 12, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…

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          Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer

          Posted on May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.

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            How does COVID-19 impact gut health?

            Posted on May 11, 2023May 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.

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              New biological signals could help diagnose anaphylactic events

              Posted on May 8, 2023May 4, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Researchers used metabolomics to find new biological signals that can better predict anaphylactic events. These signals can help doctors…

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                How well does the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?

                Posted on April 24, 2023March 30, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Scientists conducted a follow-up on the Costa Rica HPV vaccine trial after 11 years. They showed the HPV vaccine almost perfectly prevents…

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                  Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems

                  Posted on April 6, 2023April 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.

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                    Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

                    Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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